Hoppin' John

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Hoppin' John

#1 Post by Greenblood » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:25 pm

Hoppin' John

Serves 8(?)
1 1/2 cups dried blackeyed peas
1 cup uncooked rice
1 onion (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
1/3 cup hot salsa
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup stout or scotch ale

Place blackeyed peas in deep pot. Cover with enough water to cover by several inches. Bring to a boil and coook five minutes or until tender. Turn off heat and cover for one hour. Drain peas reserving liquid.

In a small sauce pan saute onion and green pepper for five minutes. Add rice and salsa, stir to coat. Add drained peas, spices, 2 cups reserved liquid, and beer. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute. Stir, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from stove, let sit for 5-10 minutes, then serve.

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